Hey 306 Megajoules - Had you gone with the 8.5" width, would you have stuck with 235/45 tires or gone wider? I'm in your previous position where I'm deciding between the 7.5" vs 8.5" MW03's. I'm pretty set on 235/45 tires (likely Michelin CrossClimate2) and would like to understand if you would anticipate any significant differences between the two widths if they would both use the same tire size. Thanks.
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Aftermarket Wheels on Model 3
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306 Megajoules
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Hmm, interesting. I hadn’t thought about it because I was set on getting the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 TO tires. i had regular Pilot Sports on my Model S and after about 10,000 miles they got annoyingly noisy. I am counting on the TO (Tesla only) tires being quieter. So far so good.
‘I would have considered going narrower on the 7.5 width if available. On the 8.5 width I think I would consider a wider tire if you are going with the CrossClimate2. I have read very good things about them and a wider width with all season capability might be a very good combination.
superflyrolla
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I don’t understand why you would go with a narrower 7.5 wheel to get better range (less grip) and then trash the range with the PS4 tire (or any stickier tire). The only advantage I see is some curb rash protection.
306 Megajoules
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I didn’t just go for the range. It was a conscious compromise between protection, comfort, noise, and performance. The range has taken less than 5 percent hit so far.
When I was younger I Would go for maximum grip over other factors. As I’ve aged or I prefer, mellowed, I still like new responsive handling just not as close to the edge as I used to. So far I have find this narrow wheel combined with a summer performance tire to be a very good compromise. I still make myself grin on twisty roads.
PrincessStela
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Will these fit on a model 3?
MRR M600 19x10 35 Black | M60019A051435MB | Fitment Industries
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On a model 3!
P-Lo801
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No... the brakes on the M3P are too large and will rub. You can put a 20" wheel on SR/LR, but the 18" wheels won't fit
You CAN put 18” wheels on a M3P, just not the 18” factory Tesla wheels. There are a number of aftermarket 18” wheels that fit.
Meestakim
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Hey guys can someone help me out to make sure that this will fit well and there won’t be any poke.
2021 long range model 3 AWD
Square setup - 19 x 9.5 forgestar cf10
DWS06 - 255/40/19
Lowered on eibach prokit springs
2021 long range model 3 AWD
Square setup - 19 x 9.5 forgestar cf10
DWS06 - 255/40/19
Lowered on eibach prokit springs
You can see the studs peaking through there. I am using Dorman studs that are about an inch longer with a bull nose end. I track the car regularly and started to run into some issues with the factory studs so I swapped them out recently.
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BTW, I strongly recommend against using the HRE supplied lug nuts. I had two break on me attempting to remove them from the car after having been torqued to factory torque spec. They are similar cone size to the factory lugs, but use a 17mm hex head that leaves a very small wall thickness that broke off on me.
Your offset will determine everything in this set up.
+35 - +22 Range will be ideal.
I would also recommend you running 265 tires on a 9.5" wide wheel.
Danny
17mm hex is way too small on these cars regardless. Do they also happen to be aluminum?
Danny
Meestakim
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That's perfect.
265 is ideal on a 9.5" wide wheel.
Also, it will keep your overall diameter dead on with the factory sizing.
Danny
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